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Microsoft Appoints Its New CMO

PUBLIC · MSFTOct 26, 2023

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Microsoft

RedmondInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesSoftwareData And Analytics

Description

After a 32-year run, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer Chris Capossela is stepping down, as this according to a message to employees from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Microsoft revealed today that Takeshi Numoto, former evp and commercial chief marketing officer, will assume the position of CMO. This transition comes as Capossela leaves the company after a tenure of over three decades. Meanwhile, Yusuf Mehdi, who has spearheaded several AI initiatives, will assume Numoto’s previous role as evp and consumer chief marketing officer, reporting directly to Numoto. Mehdi’s responsibilities encompass the oversight of Microsoft’s end-user experiences and the rollout of AI-powered services, with a particular focus on spearheading Microsoft Copilot product marketing.

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Microsoft Appoints Its New CMO (October 26, 2023). Microsoft is based in Redmond, Washington, United States.

What did Microsoft announce on October 26, 2023?
After a 32-year run, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer Chris Capossela is stepping down, as this according to a message to employees from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Microsoft revealed today that Takeshi Numoto, former evp and commercial chief marketing officer, will assume the position of CMO.
What does Microsoft do?
Microsoft Corp. is a technology giant that has finalized its acquisition of 616 acres in Dallas County on which it plans to build a data center campus.
Where is Microsoft based?
Microsoft is based in Redmond, Washington, United States.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
OneMagnify (October 12, 2023), Phrasee (November 16, 2023), CoreWeave (September 21, 2023) and People2.0 (September 12, 2023) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Microsoft.

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Microsoft Corp. is a technology giant that has finalized its acquisition of 616 acres in Dallas County on which it plans to build a data center campus. The company's land purchase was made through Trammell Crow Co., which acted as its intermediary. Microsoft has a long relationship with Trammell Crow, which has previously provided facilities management and office space services to it.

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